Dixie State University offers New Information Technology Certificate program

To extend learning opportunities to individuals looking to earn a credential
during COVID-19 social distancing measures, Dixie State University’s Extended
Learning Initiative is offering a new Information Technology Certificate
program.

Starting May 11, anyone enrolled can increase job skills
through this flexible learning experience at non-traditional times and in
remote locations. Due to COVID-19, all classes will be delivered online live with
the use of Zoom. Students who participate will be started on a path toward a
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and may qualify for financial aid.

“The IT certificate will provide students with the
foundational computing knowledge they need to quickly identify and assess
technical problems while also learning troubleshooting techniques to create and
build workable solutions needed by local, regional and national industry
partners,” Chris Gifford, the director of Dixie State’s Hurricane and Kanab
Education Centers, said.

The IT certificate is the first of many programs to be
offered with Dixie State’s newly created Extended Learning Initiative. When
COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, future cohorts can choose to receive
instruction on the DSU main campus, Hurricane Education Center or the Kanab
Education Center. Instruction will be delivered to the remote campuses via interactive
video conferencing from the DSU main campus.

“Through the Extended Learning Initiative,
students can start a path to becoming lifelong-learners and build the
skills necessary to start a career in this interactive environment,” Sarah
Strickley, administrative assistant at the Hurricane Education Center, said. “Passionate
professors that are there every step of the way to help students gain
the knowledge and skills the need to be confident and successful.”

The Initiative was created to offer students approved DSU
academic certificates and degrees focused on industry needs. Students can pick
the delivery method and timeframe of completion. Faculty will be a resource to
all students to help them create a program that works best with their needs,
whether it’s during the COVID-19 pandemic or after.

To register for the Information Technology Certificate, review a list of classes and learn more about the Extended Learning Initiative, visit dixie.edu/eli.